G.I. Joe 4: Retribution Protocol (2026)

Channing Tatum, Henry Golding, Sydney Sweeney, Dwayne Johnson

The Narrative: The Neural-Link Coup

The world went dark in a matter of seconds. A global EMP, triggered by a decentralized, corporate-shadow version of Cobra Command, has paralyzed the planet. But the blackout was merely a distraction. Cobra’s true objective is the “Retribution Protocol”—a neural-link broadcast designed to overwrite the decision-making centers of the global population, effectively turning humanity into a hive-mind army.

With the world’s conventional militaries in disarray, the Joes are recalled to active duty. This isn’t just a rescue mission; it’s a desperate race to reclaim the airwaves and dismantle a “New World Order” that has already begun to rewrite human history from the inside out.

The Resurgence of Duke & The Silent Blade

• Duke (Channing Tatum): In a shocking twist, Conrad “Duke” Hauser returns. Thought to be KIA, he was actually recovered by a deep-cover Joe unit and kept off-grid. Now more grizzled and tactically cynical, Duke is a man out of time, wielding experimental tech to lead a team that has evolved far beyond his original training.
• Snake Eyes (Henry Golding): The silent shadow of the Joes remains their most lethal asset. His synergy with Duke is the film’s tactical anchor: Duke provides the thundering firepower, while Snake Eyes executes with a bladed, low-latency precision that even Cobra’s AI sensors cannot track.

The New Vanguard: Agent “Helix” (Sydney Sweeney)

The real strategic pivot of the film is the debut of Sydney Sweeney. She portrays a brilliant, high-ranking intelligence officer who leaves the safety of the situation room for the chaos of the front lines.

• The Aesthetic: She operates in a custom-built, Vibranium-Mesh Tactical Suit—a sleek, seductive armor that is as bulletproof as it is light-absorbent.
• The Skillset: She doesn’t just shoot; she hacks reality, using augmented-reality (AR) visors to identify enemy weak points in real-time.

Roadblock (Dwayne Johnson): The Heavy Ordinance

Roadblock returns as the team’s unbreakable foundation. Armed with a prototype XM556 Microgun, he provides the raw, bone-crunching muscle needed to clear paths through Cobra’s “Neon Guard” in the rain-slicked streets of a futuristic Tokyo.